Absorption or Adsorption

Absorption と Adsorptionについて (I)

◎ Absorption vs. Adsorption (I)

Absorption: Absorption is the physical or chemical process in which ions, atoms, molecules, or ions enter a gas, liquid, or solid phase.

Wrong: The Adsorption of Solar Radiation in the Earth's Atmosphere
Right: The Absorption of Solar Radiation in the Earth's Atmosphere

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Example or Sample - what to use?

Example と Sample について

◎ Example vs. Sample

Example: An example of a particular class of objects has several of the typical features of that class, or is a representative of that class.

Wrong: Previously, Powell (1984) gave a sample of the censored least absolute deviations estimator.
Right: Previously, Powell (1984) gave an example of the censored least absolute deviations estimator.

Sample: A sample of a substance or product is a small quantity of it, to give you an idea of the complete product. Sample, in a scientific context, also refers to a small amount of a substance that is examined and analyzed.

Wrong: It is not possible to fit a model when only an example of sites is surveyed.
Right: It is not possible to fit a model when only a sample of sites is surveyed.

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Continual vs Continuous

“Continual” と “Continuous”について

◎ “Continual” vs. “Continuous”
Continual: This refers to something that stops and starts in a constant progression.

Wrong: Continuous ligation of the T cell receptor is necessary for the survival of T cells.
Right: Continual ligation of the T cell receptor is necessary for the survival of T cells.

Continuous: This refers to something that occurs constantly without stopping.

Wrong: The photochemical and non-photochemical chlorophyll fluorescence quenching was continually recorded.

Right: The photochemical and non-photochemical chlorophyll fluorescence quenching was continuously recorded


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Fever or Temperature?

Fever” と “Temperature”について

◎ “Fever” vs. “Temperature”

Fever is a “condition” wherein the body temperature increases above normal. It should not be confused with the word “temperature,” which is a measure of the condition fever. Note that temperature and fever should not be used interchangeably.

Wrong: She had a fever of 39.1 degree Celsius.
Right: She had a temperature of 39.1 degree Celsius,indicating a fever.

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Dilation vs Dilatation

“Dilation” と “Dilatation”について

◎ “Dilation” vs. “Dilatation”

Dilation: This refers to the “act” of dilating, i.e., the act of enlarging an opening or hollow structure, e.g., when blood vessels or pupils of eyes become wider or enlarge, they are dilating.

Wrong: The red cell velocity was closely correlated with the dilatation.
Right: The red cell velocity was closely correlated with the dilation.

Dilatation: This refers to the “condition” of being stretched or expanded, beyond normal dimensions.

Wrong: When the cervical dilation was 8 cm, the rate of Cesarean section performed was similar in both subjects.
Right: When the cervical dilatation was 8 cm, the rate of Cesarean section performed was similar in both subjects.


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Imply vs Infer (II)

Infer” と “Imply” について(II)

◎ “Infer” vs. “Imply” (II)
Infer: It means to “conclude” from evidence or to draw an inference from reasoning.

Wrong: From these results, we imply that cycle 23 should be
above average in size and a fast riser.
Right: From these results, we infer that cycle 23 should be
above average in size and a fast riser.

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Imply vs Infer

Imply” と “Infer” について(I)

◎ “Imply” vs. “Infer” (I)
Imply: It means to “suggest” a logical consequence or express something indirectly.

Wrong: They showed that the conversion was sensitive to viscosity, thus inferring that the largest barrier is substrate binding.
Right: They showed that the conversion was sensitive to viscosity, implying that the largest barrier is substrate binding.

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